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What is the first step in writing a summary?
What is the first step in writing a summary?
- Write a gist statement for each section
- Proofread the paragraph
- Read the assigned text (correct)
- Divide the text into sections
What is the purpose of a gist statement in summary writing?
What is the purpose of a gist statement in summary writing?
- To capture the central idea of each section (correct)
- To make the summary longer than the original text
- To include personal opinions and experiences
- To provide redundant information
How many sentences are typically recommended for a good summary?
How many sentences are typically recommended for a good summary?
- One sentence only
- Ten sentences
- Unlimited number of sentences
- Four to eight sentences (correct)
What should a summary focus on according to the text?
What should a summary focus on according to the text?
Why are personal opinions or experiences not included in a summary, as mentioned in the text?
Why are personal opinions or experiences not included in a summary, as mentioned in the text?
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First step in summary writing
First step in summary writing
Read the assigned text to understand content.
Purpose of gist statement
Purpose of gist statement
To capture the central idea of each section in a summary.
Recommended summary length
Recommended summary length
Typically, a good summary is four to eight sentences long.
Focus of a summary
Focus of a summary
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Exclusion of personal opinions
Exclusion of personal opinions
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